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NYU Women’s Basketball Sets Record with 82nd Consecutive Win

2/8/2026

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New York University (NYU) women's basketball team set a Division III record with 82 straight victories by defeating Carnegie Mellon 69-58 on February 1, 2026.
Meg Barber, head coach of New York University (NYU) women's basketball team, celebrated breaking the record held by Washington University of St. Louis.
Peper scored 27 points as the Violets led most of the game, with Barber stating the team will focus on future games.

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New York University (NYU) women's basketball team set a Division III record with 82 straight victories by defeating Carnegie Mellon 69-58 on February 1, 2026.
Meg Barber, head coach of New York University (NYU) women's basketball team, celebrated breaking the record held by Washington University of St. Louis.
Peper scored 27 points as the Violets led most of the game, with Barber stating the team will focus on future games.